We all have good intentions when it comes to skin care. There’s no argument about what we need to do to take care of our skin – cleansing, exfoliating, toning, and moisturizing.
During the course of our daily routine, somehow our skin care falls to the bottom of our priorities. With this hit-and-miss approach to skin care, our once healthy youthful looking skin suffers. The results we see are disappointing to say the least. But, you can regain your bright glowing skin again by following these 7 simple daily steps:
1. Follow a Skin Care Regimen Every Morning – Believe it or not, many people start their day with a quick splash of water and little more. A good thorough cleansing means washing twice with a cleanser that compliments your skin type. Follow up with products for toning and moisturizing. Be sure to ask your dermatologist or esthetician about the products that best suit your skin’s needs.
2. Apply a Proper Sunscreen Every Morning – Sun damage is cumulative and not limited to a sunny beach. Those minutes we spend moving around outdoors from our car to the office, school, or store add up. The fact is 95% of skin’s aging comes from sun damage caused by these daily exposures to the sun’s rays. Work sunscreen into your morning routine easily by using products that already contain sunscreen. If your moisturizer has an SPF factor built in, you won’t have to give it a second thought.
3. Drink A Lot Of Water All Day – Moist, firm, flexible, strong skin requires a solid base of hydration underneath the surface. Water also flushes toxins out of your body which helps your overall health as well as the well-being of your skin. Keep water by your side all day long; don’t wait until you feel thirsty to drink water as thirst is a sign that dehydration has already occurred. Drink enough water throughout the day so you have consumed around 64 or more ounces of water by the end of the day.
4. Eat Lots of Fruits and Vegetables Each Day – Fruits and vegetables that are high in antioxidants and fiber, along with vitamins and minerals, are skin’s natural age fighters. Add a handful of blueberries to your breakfast cereal. Toss raw broccoli and carrots in your salad at lunchtime. Peel an orange at snack time. Roast a combination of summer squash, tomatoes, and Brussels sprouts for dinner. End the day with a snack of fresh strawberries. Go ahead and add nuts to this category to get an even more well- rounded skincare diet.
5. Follow a Skin Care Regimen Nightly – Your skin has dealt with all those nasty elements out there all day long. It’s time to give it some special attention. Even if you don’t wear a lot of foundation or eye makeup, your skin needs cleansing and moisturizing. Talk to your dermatologist or esthetician about nightly skin care products that fit your skin type and your budget. With just a few items, you can soothe and quiet your skin and get it ready for rest.
6. Professional Cleansing and Healing Facials – Your skin care specialist is your best source for information about products for your particular skin type. Plan to include a regular deep cleansing, exfoliation, and healing facial in your routine professional skin care for optimum skin health. When you work with a profession esthetician on a routine basis, he or she will watch for changing conditions and will be able to advise you on techniques that will help you maintain healthier skin. A visit to your esthetician once a month is recommended, but if this doesn’t fit your schedule or budget, plan a visit at least every 6 to 8 weeks. Your esthetician can make sure you are on track with your home skincare regimen and will take care of any problems that may arise.
7. Reduce Stress and Relax – Now that you are eating right, drinking plenty of water, using the proper cleansing techniques, and visiting your skin care professional regularly, you are on the road to the healthiest skin possible. But, are all your efforts being undermined by stress? Simply put, stress is laughing at your efforts. All the skin care techniques in the world can not reverse the damage that stress does to the skin. We all have stress in our lives; the trick is to learn behaviors to relieve the stress, relax, and rest. By relieving stress and getting proper rest, you are more than halfway on the way to healthy, youthful looking skin.
With proper routine home skincare, along with regularly scheduled visits to your esthetician, your skin is given the very best chance to stay vibrant and healthy, as well as looking and feeling younger. Make a commitment now to begin a routine of proper skin care, and give your skin a chance to shine!
Skin protection starts with professional skin care. Charlotte Field is a Professional Esthetician offering Facials and Skin Care in Pensacola, Florida. She specializes in Anti-aging, Relaxation and Results. Learn more about her services at FacialsbyCharlotte.com.






